Pediatric Clinical Therapist - LMSW, LMFT, LPC, LCSW - Hybrid WFH

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United States — Hybridfrom $60,200Full TimeCounselor
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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Pediatric Clinical Therapist - LMSW, LMFT, LPC, LCSW - Hybrid WFH in United States. Optum Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join our team in Maryville, Tennessee. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

Key Responsibilities

  • based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem

Requirements

  • MHSP) or Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Temporary (LPC
  • MHSP/T) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
  • based psychosocial treatments and brief behavioral interventions for common mental health disorders (e. g., cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, problem

Benefits & Compensation

  • based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem
  • MHSP) or Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Temporary (LPC
  • MHSP/T) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • No weekends required.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Pediatric Clinical Therapist - LMSW, LMFT, LPC, LCSW - Hybrid WFH.

Key Skills

Pediatric Behavioral HealthCollaborative Care ModelPsychosocial TreatmentsCognitive Behavioral TherapyMotivational InterviewingBehavioral ActivationProblem-Solving TreatmentClinical AssessmentCase ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient ScreeningRelapse Prevention Planning
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Clinical Therapist - LMSW, LMFT, LPC, LCSW - Hybrid WFH at UnitedHealth Group a 7.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Pediatrics social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Pediatrics — Social Worker Career Context

This Pediatrics position at UnitedHealth Group is open to social worker candidates.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Remote social worker positions in Pediatrics have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this social worker position at $60k to $107k annually.

This is approximately 66% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote social worker position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($60k–$107k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Behavioral Health, Collaborative Care Model, Psychosocial Treatments, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Problem-Solving Treatment, Clinical Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide direct clinical services to pediatric patients within a primary care clinic using the Collaborative Care Model. Coordinate mental health treatment between patients, primary care providers, and psychiatrists to improve overall wellbeing.

Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Flexible Work Models, Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, 401k Matching, Family Support, Wellness Resources, Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Pediatrics social worker jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About UnitedHealth Group

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Flexible Work Models
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
401k Matching
Family Support
Wellness Resources
Tuition Reimbursement
7.6

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%

Protective Factors (3)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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